if I could invite
any mix of people to dinner
for an interesting chat, a meal, and a laugh?
mr. rogers would be one of my guests
of course, dolly, who I wrote about yesterday, would be another
and rod serling, one of my favorite writers, twilight zone man
—
all good humans
smart, kind, creative, generous, funny, and i imagine, good company
all people I admire
we could fit right into a booth.
—
who are the 3 people
that you would invite
to sit in a booth with you
to talk and laugh and have dinner with?
—
‘i’ve never been to a dinner party where everyone
at the dinner table didn’t say something funny.’
-lorrie moore
*Lorrie Moore is a celebrated American author, known for her witty, poignant short stories and novels that often explore the complexities of modern relationships, career struggles, and heartbreak. A professor of English and Creative Writing, she’s recognized for her sharp dialogue, mordant humor, and ability to blend tragedy with comedy, earning numerous awards.
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Great choices. Here are my three. Jane Austen, Margaret Atwood, and Ernest Hemingway. I think that would make a lively conversation!
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Oh, that’s a great selection! I always thought it would be fun to show Ben Franklin some new inventions.
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I like your choices. Back in 2014, I wondered who I would like to have dinner with, living or dead. Though I expanded it to 5 guests, plus me. This was the post that came of that.
https://beetleypete.com/2014/06/18/six-for-dinner/ Best wishes, Pete.
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What fun!
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What a fun idea! I’ve pondered on this question for one-on-one dinner but never 3 at the same time. Mine would be a girls’ night out for cocktails and would include Michelle Obama, Sandra Bullock and hmmm, too many to choose from!
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Mine would include George Clooney and I have to think about the rest……
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